European Affairs Committee launches inquiry into UK-EU dynamic alignment
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has launched a call for evidence in a new inquiry into dynamic alignment, as part of the parliamentary scrutiny of the government’s UK-EU reset. As the ten year anniversary of the Brexit vote approaches, the inquiry will examine the implications of new UK-EU agreements under which the UK would align with certain areas of EU law, participate in EU law decision-shaping processes, and make financial contributions to relevant EU activities. The inquiry will investigate dynamic alignment and associated issues, including the arrangements for implementation and parliamentary scrutiny of dynamic alignment, the implications for the UK devolved administrations, and the broader economic, regulatory and trade impact. The inquiry hopes to inform parliamentary consideration of the proposed ‘Reset Bill’, also referred to as the ‘Dynamic Alignment Bill’, which is expected in 2026, to provide for domestic implementation of the UK-EU reset agreements, including dynamic alignment. Written evidence should be submitted by 9.00am on 20 April 2026. Public evidence sessions will start on 24 March 2026, with the Committee aiming to report later in the year.